• HUB 501: AUTHOR PANEL - Alesia Jackson, Diana Morgan, and Diane DiResta
    2026/04/20
    Writing and publishing a book is a huge accomplishment, but it is not the finish line. Too often, authors stop there, treating the book itself as the goal instead of using it as a launchpad for what comes next. A book is not just a product on a shelf. It can be a powerful tool that builds credibility, attracts leads, and creates opportunities for speaking engagements, consulting, and media appearances. But this only happens with a clear plan that connects the book to your business. That is the work I do as a book launch strategist. I help entrepreneurs build launch teams filled with likely prospects and referral partners, generate 50+ Amazon reviews, and turn their book into a business pipeline that delivers real results. If you want your book to do more than gather dust, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session at www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com and discover how to align your book with your long-term goals. Alesia Jackson wrote “A Stress-Free Life In A Toxic World: A Practical Guide of 49 High-Performance Tips For Mind And Body Detox, Anxiety Relief, And A Dream Life Of Health And Abundance.” Diana Morgan wrote “Whole Heart Social Media Success Formula: What to Say, Where to Play, How to Win.” Diane DiResta wrote “Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz.” We discuss the following: 🟠 Relaunch Opportunities: The Kindle Flash Sale can give you three strong marketing moments each year. 🟠 Importance of a Soft Launch Period: The real win is strategically using two to three weeks after publication to focus on getting reviews. 🟠 Learn By Watching Others: Seeing how other authors post, position, and promote can upgrade your own approach fast. 🟠 Build Systems And Community: Momentum comes easier when you have a process and collaborators, not just motivation. 🟠 Write Evergreen Content: Timeless content is easier to promote without needing constant updates. 🟠 Write With The End In Sight: Start with the reader’s next step, then build the book backward from that goal. Alesia Jackson LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://www.abundanthealthconsulting.com Diana Morgan LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://wholeheartmarketing.com Diane DiResta LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. http://www.diresta.com Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 分
  • HUB 500: Dorie Clark interviews Robbie Samuels!
    2026/04/13
    My 500th podcast episode! What began more than a decade ago has had many twists and turns, witnessed and even encouraged by someone I deeply admire: author, speaker, and longtime supporter of my work, Dorie Clark. In honor of this milestone and our long friendship, she’s agreed to be the guest host as we dive into this interview. Over the past 15+ years, my business has evolved in ways I never could have predicted. I started as a recognized networking expert, became a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer during the pandemic, and eventually stepped into a role Dorie suggested to me back in 2018: book launch strategist. At the time, I didn’t take the idea seriously. But by 2024, it became clear this was the work I was meant to do. Today, I support entrepreneurial authors not only with the logistics of their book launch but also with strategic thinking long before the writing begins. My newest offer, the Author ROI Lab, helps authors decide whether the book they’re considering is worth writing and how to ensure it delivers real business results. From building launch teams and collecting 50+ Amazon reviews to designing virtual launch parties that turn readers into prospects, my work centers on helping authors turn their books into strategic business assets. Along the way, I’ve built out an author resource ecosystem: this podcast, the Biz Book Pub Hub community networking events, a curated expert directory, Kindle Flash Sales, and my fourth book on book launch strategy. There’s a lot to talk about, and no one better to guide this conversation than Dorie Clark. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 A 500-Episode Milestone: What it took to stay consistent for more than a decade. 🟠 The “Be Seen, Be Heard” Throughline: How one phrase tied together networking, virtual events, and book launches. 🟠 Pivoting in the Pandemic: How virtual event design and Zoom production became my focus. 🟠 Becoming a Book Launch Strategist: How I realized this work was the right fit. 🟠 Reviews as the Baseline Goal: How launch teams and 50+ Amazon reviews became a repeatable outcome. 🟠 Building an Author Ecosystem: How the podcast, community, directory, and Kindle Flash Sales support authors long-term. 🟠 Strategy Before the First Draft: How The Author ROI Lab helps authors decide if the book is worth writing. Dorie Clark’s links LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.DorieClark.com Dorie’s books: “Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future” “Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It” “Entrepreneurial You: Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive” “The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World” Robbie’s books “LAUNCH Your Book! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Reviews That Drive Revenue” “Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events” “Small List, Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List” “Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences” Robbie’s Resources Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com. Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Flash Sale for entrepreneurial authors: www.KindleFlashSale.com. Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book. Tune in for frank conversations about the ups and downs of the author journey. Find out what common mistakes you can avoid and what resources you can use to ensure your effort leads to business growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • HUB 499: AUTHOR INTERVIEW - Gideon Drucker
    2026/04/07
    Today’s guest is a third-generation financial advisor and the President and CEO of Drucker Wealth, an independent wealth management firm based in New York City that serves clients nationwide. He and his growing team specialize in supporting high-income, mid-career professionals and their families, with a particular focus on those navigating the fast-paced world of big tech. Recognized for his clear, candid financial guidance, he’s been named one of InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40, a Top 100 Advisor by Investopedia, and a finalist for CEO of the Year by ThinkAdvisor. His thought leadership has been featured in Financial Planning, InvestmentNews, and Business Insider, and he currently serves on the Investopedia Advisor Council. Under his leadership, Drucker Wealth has evolved into an independent Registered Investment Advisor, launched a tax prep business exclusively for clients, and become a nationally respected partner for families in their late 30s and 40s who are managing high incomes alongside complex financial priorities. He’s the author of H.E.N.R.Y. Strategies Unlocked: How to Build a Plan That Works As Hard As You Do, a playbook for professionals who are earning more than ever but still feel uncertain about how to make their money work for them. In this follow-up to his first book, How to Avoid H.E.N.R.Y. Syndrome, he offers readers a clear roadmap to move from overwhelm to ownership and build a strategy that supports long-term financial clarity. Please join me in welcoming Gideon Drucker. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 Build A Plan That Works: The goal is a strategy that supports long-term decisions, not short-term reactions. 🟠 Navigate Equity Compensation: RSUs and stock planning require tax awareness, timing, and intention. 🟠 Integrate Tax Strategy: Filing taxes is not the same as having a proactive tax plan. 🟠 Write From Real Conversations: Client stories and patterns shaped the book’s content and structure. 🟠 Finish Through Perfectionism: Publishing required support, deadlines, and a team to keep progress moving. 🟠 Launch For Written Reviews: The plan focused on early Amazon reviews and meaningful engagement with the network. Links LinkedIn https://druckerwealth.com “H.E.N.R.Y. Strategies Unlocked: How to Build a Plan That Works As Hard As You Do” “How to Avoid H. E. N. R. Y. Syndrome (High Earner Not Rich Yet): Financial Strategies to Own Your Future” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • HUB 498 AUTHOR PANEL - Jeremy Shapiro, Laura Biewer, and Lisa Ryan
    2026/03/30
    You’ve written a great book. You’ve poured your expertise onto the page. But then what? Too often, books end without guiding the reader to take the next step. Whether that means joining your email list, signing up for a training, or starting a conversation, that missing link is a lost opportunity to turn interest into action and readers into clients, collaborators, or champions of your work. Your book should be more than informative. It should be an invitation. I help entrepreneurs create books that not only educate but also offer a clear path forward. When you know what comes next, your readers will too. That’s how a book becomes a business asset. If you’re in the early stages of your book journey and want to make sure it supports your business goals, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session to learn more about The Author ROI Program, a small-group experience that helps you map your message, define your outcomes, and plan for long-term impact. Visit www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com to get started. And now, let’s meet today’s panel: Jeremy Shapiro wrote “Your Business Growth Playbook: Breakthrough Strategies to Scale Your Business for Business Owners Who’ve Outgrown Hustle,” a clear and actionable guide for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop grinding and start scaling through smarter systems, team support, and sustainable growth strategies. Laura Biewer co-wrote “Beyond Loan Signings: The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Your Notary Commission with Specialty Work,” a comprehensive roadmap that helps notaries expand beyond general signings and discover profitable niche services that align with their skills, lifestyle, and professional goals. Lisa Ryan wrote “Gear Up for Greatness: How to Transform Workplace Culture with the Six Gears of Grategy,” a dynamic leadership guide that equips professionals to build thriving workplace cultures by shifting from reactive engagement to strategic, gratitude-driven transformation. Please join me in welcoming Jeremy, Laura, and Lisa. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 Make The Book An Invitation: A book should guide readers to the next step, not end at the last page. 🟠 Build Reviews Before You Promote: Collecting advance reviews changes launch momentum and credibility right away. 🟠 Learn The Order Of Operations: A clear sequence prevents the catch-22 of wanting reviews before the book is published. 🟠 Use A Kindle Flash Sale Strategy: 99-cent cross-promotion can create a spike, and the follow-up plan matters. 🟠 Treat Marketing As Ongoing Work: Long-term visibility comes from consistent effort, not a single campaign. 🟠 Focus On A List And Relationships: The most reliable growth comes from direct connection with readers and supporters. Links for Jeremy Shapiro LinkedIn and YouTube. https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com “Your Business Growth Playbook: Breakthrough Strategies to Scale Your Business for Business Owners Who’ve Outgrown Hustle” Links for Laura Biewer LinkedIn https://www.coachmelaura.com “Beyond Loan Signings: The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Your Notary Commission with Specialty Work“ by Laura Biewer and Bill Soroka Links for Lisa Ryan LinkedIn and YouTube. https://lisaryanspeaks.com “Gear Up for Greatness: How to Transform Workplace Culture with the Six Gears of Grategy” Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Tune into Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast for frank conversations about the ups and downs of the author journey. Find out what common mistakes you can avoid and what resources you can use to ensure your effort leads to business growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • HUB 497 AUTHOR PANEL - David Newman, Leila Kubesch, and Susan Friedmann
    2026/03/23
    If your book launch plan is built entirely around posting on social media, you’re not alone, but it may not get you the results you’re hoping for. New authors often rely on social platforms for visibility, expecting that a few well-crafted posts will lead to reviews, sales, or business leads. But without an email list, a networking strategy, or speaking opportunities to support the launch, social media alone usually falls flat. Visibility without conversion does not move the needle. That’s why I teach authors to launch with a strategy. I help entrepreneurs build a personalized plan that leverages launch teams, targeted outreach, and relationship-driven visibility to generate 50+ Amazon reviews and create a clear path from the book to the business. If you're ready to move beyond passive posting and into intentional connection, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session at www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com and learn how to build a review-driven launch that delivers real business results. And now, let’s meet today’s panel: David Newman wrote “Market Eminence: 22 Strategies to Build a Bold Personal Brand, Become a Business Celebrity, and Drive Unstoppable Growth,” a high-impact guide that empowers experts, consultants, and coaches to step into the spotlight, own their authority, and attract opportunities with intention and confidence. Leila Kubesch wrote “Tech-No to Tech-Pro: A Practical Guide to Digital Visibility Without Losing Your Humanity,” a thoughtful and practical resource for professionals who want to build a strong online presence without sacrificing authenticity, connection, or mental well-being. Susan Friedmann wrote “Riches in Niches: How to Make It BIG in a Small Market,” a foundational guide for entrepreneurs and authors who want to stop competing in crowded spaces and instead build authority, visibility, and revenue by owning a clearly defined niche. Please join me in welcoming David, Leila, and Susan. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 Social Media Is Not A Plan: Relying on posts alone rarely produces reviews, sales, or business leads. 🟠 Build Visibility With Relationships: Targeted outreach and connection consistently outperform passive promotion. 🟠 Email List Still Matters: An engaged list creates a direct path to readers and supporters. 🟠 Launch Teams Create Momentum: A launch team helps generate reviews and keeps energy moving past launch week. 🟠 Niche Beats Noise: Clear niche positioning makes it easier for the right readers to self-identify. 🟠 Go From Tech-No To Tech-Pro: Digital visibility works better when it stays human and sustainable. Links for David Newman LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://doitmarketing.com “Market Eminence: 22 Strategies to Build a Bold Personal Brand, Become a Business Celebrity, and Drive Unstoppable Growth” Links for Leila Kubesch LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://leilakubesch.com “Tech-No to Tech-Pro: A Practical Guide to Digital Visibility Without Losing Your Humanity” Links for Susan Friedmann LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://avivapubs.com “Riches in Niches: How to Make It BIG in a Small Market” Robbie’s Resources Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Flash Sale for entrepreneurial authors: http://www.KindleFlashSale.com Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book. Tune in for frank conversations about the ups and downs of the author journey. Find out what common mistakes you can avoid and what resources you can use to ensure your effort leads to business growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • HUB 496: AUTHOR INTERVIEW - Mike Michalowicz
    2026/03/17
    What happens when a business book doesn’t just share advice but reshapes how entrepreneurs think about money, systems, and long-term growth? Today’s guest has built a body of work that does exactly that. He’s the author of multiple bestselling books that have become go-to resources for small business owners, including The Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, Fix This Next, and Profit First, which has transformed how entrepreneurs manage cash flow by teaching them to pay themselves first and run more profitable businesses from day one. His latest book, The Money Habit, brings those same powerful principles to personal finance, helping readers take control of their money through habits that support clarity, confidence, and long-term peace of mind. With his signature mix of humor, clarity, and real-world insights, he turns complex business challenges into simple, actionable frameworks that help entrepreneurs stop surviving and start thriving. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and have inspired a global community of Profit First professionals, certified coaches, and devoted readers who credit his work with saving their businesses. Whether he's speaking from the stage, hosting the 4 Minute Money Maker TV show, writing his next book, or building his own companies, his mission stays the same—to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. Please join me in welcoming Mike Michalowicz. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 Write What Readers Need: He builds new books by asking his community what they need next. 🟠 Turn Pain Into A Framework: His books start with a problem he has lived and solved. 🟠 Build Community Before You Launch: Develop and sustain relationships before your launch, and you’ll get support you couldn’t even buy when you need it. 🟠 Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty: His work stays anchored to one mission across every book and platform. 🟠 Create A Launch Moment People Join: He describes a live, marathon-style event built around “The Money Habit.” 🟠 Let The Book Spark A Next Step: He shares how books can lead to coaching, programs, and ongoing engagement. 🟠 Give First, Ask Later: He encourages authors to support others now, so asking later feels natural. Links LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.mikemichalowicz.com or www.mikemoterbike.com “The Money Habit: The Worry-Free Way to Financial Independence” “Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine” All Mike’s 9 books: https://amzn.to/4jMFAIv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • HUB 495 AUTHOR PANEL - Cornelia Kawann, Karen Kaufman, and Sandy Gerber
    2026/03/09
    You’ve got a big idea for a book—but is it the right book for your business? Many entrepreneurs jump into writing without fully clarifying why they’re writing or how the book fits into their long-term strategy. Without a clear purpose, the message often gets diluted—and the book, while well-intentioned, ends up disconnected from the offers and outcomes that could truly move their business forward. That’s why purpose comes first. I help entrepreneurs think strategically about their book before they write it—who it’s for, how it supports the business, and how it can lead to reviews, referrals, and revenue. When your book is aligned with your goals from the start, it becomes a powerful growth tool—not just a passion project. If you’re in the early stages of your book journey and want to make sure you’re on the right path, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute book brainstorming session to learn more about The Author ROI Lab, a small-group experience designed to help you clarify your concept, define your goals, and build a roadmap for long-term impact. Head to www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com to get started. And now it’s my pleasure to introduce today’s panel: Cornelia Kawann wrote “Change Your Energy - Change Your Life,” an empowering guide that combines science, practical exercises, and transformational insights to help you unlock your energy, embrace new opportunities, and create a more fulfilling, impactful life. Karen Kaufman wrote “Magic: Making a Good Impression Count On and Off the Golf Course,” a practical guide that shows professionals how to build confidence, credibility, and meaningful connections—using the golf course as a powerful backdrop for relationship-driven business growth. Sandy Gerber wrote “Emotional Magnetism: How to Communicate to Ignite Connection in Your Relationships,” an insightful book that helps readers strengthen communication, deepen trust, and create authentic connections by understanding the emotional dynamics that drive human interaction. Please join me in welcoming Cornelia, Karen, and Sandy. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 Clarify The Book’s Real Job: How each author thought about the outcome the reader should get, and why that clarity shapes everything that follows. 🟠 Build A Launch Team With Intention: Why a launch team works best when it’s aligned with future opportunities, not just short-term visibility. 🟠 Earn Written Reviews The Right Way: What makes written reviews more useful than ratings alone, plus a practical reminder about who can post reviews on Amazon. 🟠 Turn The Launch Into A Business Flywheel: How launch outreach can lead to referrals, podcast invitations, and conversations that continue after publication. 🟠 Pair The Book With An Offer: Examples of connecting the book to a mastermind, speaking, or a program so readers have a clear next step. 🟠 Use A Virtual Launch Event To Deepen Engagement: What made an online launch party feel meaningful, and how it supports momentum and community. 🟠 Keep The Reader Top Of Mind During Edits: A simple filter for decisions during revision so the book stays focused and usable. Links for Cornelia Kawann LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.corneliakawann.com “Change Your Energy - Change Your Life” Links for Karen Kaufman LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://kpartners.com “Magic: Making a Good Impression Count On and Off the Golf Course” Links for Sandy Gerber LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://sandygerber.com https://amzn.to/489Esdv “Emotional Magnetism: How to Communicate to Ignite Connection in Your Relationships” Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • HUB 494 AUTHOR PANEL - Laurie Seymour, Susan Schramm, and Tissa Richards
    2026/03/02
    You wrote the book. You poured your expertise, your stories, and your strategy into every chapter. Now it’s published—and while that’s a huge accomplishment, it’s not the end of the journey. It’s the beginning of your book’s real impact. Because a book on its own doesn’t build a business. That comes from how you share it, how you talk about it, and how you use it to spark conversations with the right people—readers who can become clients, collaborators, and champions of your work. That’s the work I do as a book launch strategist. I help entrepreneurs design book launches that aren’t about going viral—they’re about building visibility, credibility, and connections. We focus on the right systems: launch teams, virtual events, personalized outreach, and strategic content—all built to make your book work for your business. If you're ready to treat your book as a serious asset, not just a finished project, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session at www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. And now, let me introduce today’s panelists: Tissa Richards wrote “Rethinking Resilience: Fueling Your Competitive Advantage,” a bold and practical guide that reframes resilience as a leadership asset—empowering executives and entrepreneurs to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact in high-stakes environments. Laurie Seymour wrote “Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source,” a reflective and deeply spiritual book that helps readers access their inner wisdom and reconnect with their true essence, inviting a more grounded, purpose-driven way of living and leading. Susan Schramm wrote “Fast Track Your Big Idea! Navigate Risk, Move People to Action, and Avoid Your Strategy Going Off Course,” a results-oriented playbook for mission-driven leaders ready to turn bold ideas into real outcomes—without getting derailed by uncertainty, resistance, or overwhelm. Please join me in welcoming Laurie, Susan, and Tissa. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 Treat Publication Day As The Beginning: Why the real work starts after the publication date, and how to think beyond a one-day sales spike. 🟠 Prioritize Review Momentum Over Rankings: A candid comparison of bestseller status versus the lasting credibility of consistent written reviews. 🟠 Tie The Book To Speaking And Workshops: How the book becomes easier to sell, share, and monetize when it’s linked to keynotes and trainings. 🟠 Let The Process Guide The Team You Hire: One author shares an “inside-out” creation path that led to bringing in an editor and cover designer as the book took shape. 🟠 Use Strategic Promotions Without Devaluing The Work: A practical discussion of discounting a book to 99 cents and how authors framed it within a bigger marketing plan. Links for Laurie Seymour LinkedIn and YouTube. http://www.thebacainstitute.com “Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source” Links for Susan Schramm LinkedIn https://gotomarketimpact.com http://fasttrackyourbigidea.com “Fast Track Your Big Idea! Navigate Risk, Move People to Action, and Avoid Your Strategy Going Off Course” Links for Tissa Richards LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. https://www.tissarichards.com “Rethinking Resilience: Fueling Your Competitive Advantage” Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Flash Sale for entrepreneurial authors: www.KindleFlashSale.com. Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 分